Ultra-light clips power lines in Sarasota

Pilot Henry Hinman of Sarasota made forced landing Sunday on Verna Road east of Interstate 75.

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Published: Sunday, December 9, 2012 at 6:01 p.m.

Last Modified: Sunday, December 9, 2012 at 6:01 p.m.

SARASOTA COUNTY - The pilot of an ultra-light plane had a rough landing in East Sarasota County on Sunday morning, in the process knocking down some power lines and leaving some people temporarily without electricity. No one was injured in the landing.

According to a Sarasota County Sheriff's Office report:

Henry Hinman 69, of Sarasota, was forced to make an emergency landing at about noon Sunday on Verna Road east of Interstate 75 in undeveloped lands of the Hunter's Creek Subdivision.

It is unclear what forced Hinman to land his 2010 Air-Cam twin engine ultra-light kit airplane.

Some power lines were knocked down and a very limited outage was reported in the surrounding area, with damage estimated at $1500. A crew from Florida Power & Light restored power.

The plane suffered minor damage. The Federal Aviation Administration was notified and will investigate.

<p><em>SARASOTA COUNTY</em> - The pilot of an ultra-light plane had a rough landing in East Sarasota County on Sunday morning, in the process knocking down some power lines and leaving some people temporarily without electricity. No one was injured in the landing.</p><p>According to a Sarasota County Sheriff's Office report:</p><p>Henry Hinman 69, of Sarasota, was forced to make an emergency landing at about noon Sunday on Verna Road east of Interstate 75 in undeveloped lands of the Hunter's Creek Subdivision. </p><p>It is unclear what forced Hinman to land his 2010 Air-Cam twin engine ultra-light kit airplane.</p><p>Some power lines were knocked down and a very limited outage was reported in the surrounding area, with damage estimated at $1500. A crew from Florida Power & Light restored power.</p><p>The plane suffered minor damage. The Federal Aviation Administration was notified and will investigate.</p>